App access to motion data
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Recommendation
DependsOn a desktop PC, blocking is safe: there are no motion sensors, and it does not break any visible features.
On a tablet or laptop with auto-rotate and a pedometer, check that they work first.
- Main effect
- Blocking access to motion sensors
- FPS and memory
- See the research
What changes
Section titled “What changes”BoosterX enables a general block for Store/UWP apps — the same global toggle as on the Windows page “Settings” → “Privacy” → “App permissions” → “Motion”. The data comes from device sensors such as the accelerometer and gyroscope. The visible consumers are features that react to tilt and steps: for example, auto-rotation of an app’s screen on a tablet or a pedometer in a fitness app. After the block, they do not receive sensor data. A desktop PC usually has no such sensors, so the block changes only the access itself — there are no visible losses.
Exceptions and differences
Section titled “Exceptions and differences”Classic Win32 programs read sensors directly if they use them, and are not subject to the block. A per-app block remains on the same system page. Do not confuse this with the “Sensors” setting: it disables system access to sensors entirely, which is a different level. BoosterX supports the setting in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
How to verify the result
Section titled “How to verify the result”On a device with sensors, rotate the tablet or laptop: the interface of the running app should rotate. Apply the block, restart the app and repeat the rotation. On a desktop PC there is nothing to verify the visible effect with — there are no sensors.
How to change and revert
Section titled “How to change and revert”Open “Optimization” → “Privacy” → “App permissions” → “App access to motion data”, move the toggle to the “On” position: BoosterX will apply the block on access to motion data. Click “Apply”. If “Instant apply” is enabled, a separate button is not required. To revert, move the toggle to the “Off” position and apply the change again: BoosterX will return Windows to its default state with access to motion data allowed.
Confirmation
Section titled “Confirmation”- Research on privacy policies.
- Related setting: “Sensors” — system access to sensors entirely.
- Microsoft: Privacy policy CSP, verified 2026-09-19.
Last verified: 2026-09-19.